Sensex, Nifty settle at new closing high levels in first part of special live trading session
The special live trading session will have intra-day switch over from Primary site (PR) to Disaster Recovery (DR) site. Equity benchmark indices Sensex and... Key Points
The Tribune India'Make Ayodhya report public': Archaeologist who led excavations urges Centre
BR Mani, initially led the Allahabad High Court-ordered survey and excavations at the Janmabhoomi-Babri-Masjid site in 2003. In an exclusive interview to IndiaToday.In, the top archaeologist urges the Centre to release the ASI report so that all doubts regarding the site are put to rest. Key Points
India TodayBSE, NSE to conduct special trading session on Saturday to test preparedness for handling disruption
The special live trading session will have intra-day switch over from Primary site (PR) to Disaster Recovery (DR) site. Leading stock exchanges BSE and NSE will... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaDisputed site of Al-Aqsa Mosque a factor in Hamas attack on Israel
The military wing of Hamas, Al-Qassam Brigades, launched a surprise attack on Israel, claiming it was in defense of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, a holy site for both Muslims and Jews. The mosque is located in a 35-acre site known as Haram al-Sharif or the Noble Sanctuary, which is considered the holiest in Judaism and the third holiest in Islam. The site has been a source of tension and conflict for years, with Israel capturing and annexing East Jerusalem and the Old City, where the mosque is located, during the Arab-Israeli War of 1967. Key Points
Economic TimesThe dead of Nagarjuna Sagar tell why India needs greater adoption of 'salvage archaeology'
The case study of Nagarjunakonda is comparable to the rescue efforts made in Nubia, Egypt. It paved the way for more such rescue operations in India. Key Points
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'1000+ manpower working tirelessly': Restoration work underway at Odisha triple-train crash site
Restoration work, after three trains -- Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express and a goods train -- were involved in the accident, began at the crash site in Odisha's Balasore. The recent train collision is regarded as one of the worst railway tragedies in the history of the country. Key Points
India TodayOdisha accident: Mangled heap of coaches, bodies lying all around create a grotesque sight at crash site
Officials said 200 ambulances, besides a large fleet of state transport buses, and mobile health units from various districts have been pressed into service here besides 1,200 disaster relief personnel and firemen. Cranes and bulldozers have been brought in to raise a coach which has been buried by the impact of another wagon falling on it. Key Points
Economic TimesTorrent website RARBG ceases operations
RARBG, which is a highly popular torrent site, has shut down abruptly. Heres everything you may want to know about its closure. Key Points
Economic TimesPurana Qila excavations reveal pre-Mauryan era settlement
A fresh round of excavations at the site of Delhi’s Purana Qila or Old Fort have uncovered evidence of the continuous history of the city since the pre-Mauryan era. The findings include shards of Painted Gray Ware pottery which are usually dated to around 1200 BC to 600 BC. Key Points
The HinduApple partner Foxconn Tech plans $700 million India plant in shift from China
The Taiwanese company, also known for its flagship unit Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., plans to build the plant to make iPhone parts on a 300-acre site close to the airport in Bengaluru, the capital of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. The factory may also assemble Apples handsets and Foxconn may also use the site to produce some parts for its nascent electric vehicle business. Key Points
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In 53-yr case, judge rules against Muslim side’s claim over UP ‘Mahabharata’ site
The court of civil judge (junior division), Baghpat, quashed the Muslim side’s claims in a 53-year-old lawsuit over the encroachment on a piece of land believed to house the ‘lakshagriha’ mentioned in the epic ‘Mahabharata’. Find out more about the court's decision and the disputed site. Key Points
Times Of IndiaUPSC Prelims Result 2023: How to check Civil Services results at upsc.gov.in
UPSC Prelims Result 2023 will be available on the official site of UPSC at upsc.gov.in. Civil Services results can be checked by the steps given below. Key Points
Hindustan TimesNSE to conduct special live trading session on March 2. No Saturday holiday
The special session would be divided into two parts - the first session would begin from 9:15 am and run till 10 am. Trading in this session would be done from the primary site. In the second session from disaster recovery site, trading would be held for one hour from 11:30 am till 12:30 pm. Key Points
Economic TimesEgypt policeman kills two Israelis and one Egyptian at tourist site
Suspected assailant was detained. Security forces quickly cordoned off the site of the attack. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesMore than 100 dead, 150 injured in Iraq wedding inferno
A fire at a wedding party in Iraq's Nineveh province has left over 100 people dead and 150 injured. The fire, which broke out after fireworks were lit during the celebration, ripped through a large events hall. Preliminary information suggests that the building was made of highly flammable construction materials, contributing to its rapid collapse. Ambulances and medical crews have been dispatched to the site by federal Iraqi authorities and Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region. The search for survivors is ongoing. Key Points
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At least 15 killed after train derails in southern Pakistan
A train derailment in southern Pakistan has left 15 people dead and 45 injured, according to the country's railways minister. The accident happened near the city of Nawabshah in the province of Sindh, with the Hazara Express travelling from Karachi to Abbottabad. Multiple rescue teams have been dispatched to the site, and images posted on social media show passengers being helped from the twisted wreck. Key Points
Economic TimesHow Beloved Indie Blog 'The Hairpin' Turned Into an AI Clickbait Farm
Beloved women’s website The Hairpin shut down in 2018. This month it returned from the dead to churn out AI clickbait. Its fate is a warning to all digital publications. Key Points
WIREDHow Beloved Indie Blog 'The Hairpin' Turned Into an AI Clickbait Farm
Beloved women’s website The Hairpin shut down in 2018. This month it returned from the dead to churn out AI clickbait. Its fate is a warning to all digital publications. Key Points
WIRED‘Crude bomb, shrapnel, smoke’ — Israel embassy blast investigation points to 'chemical explosion'
'Shrapnel, ball bearings' found, and a wall also showed signs of impact, it is learnt. Delhi Police trying to trace a 'prime suspect' who took auto from Jamia Nagar to Prithviraj Road. Key Points
ThePrint6 coaches of Delhi-Kamakhya North East Express derail near Raghunathpur station in Bihar's Buxar
Six coaches of the Delhi-Kamakhya North East Express derailed in Bihar's Buxar district. The incident occurred at 9:53 pm with no immediate information on casualties. Relief measures were promptly initiated, with medical teams and ambulances dispatched to the site. A temporary rake has been sent to transport passengers. Key Points
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Warcraft fans claim win over AI with Glorbo prank
The game's Reddit community was buzzing with excitement about a new feature... that doesn't exist. Key Points
BBC NewsIndian palace becomes best hotel in the world, ahead of Marriott, Ritz-Carlton
The list has being made based on reviews on the site from throughout 2022 given by travellers for over 1.5 million hotels. Key Points
Hindustan TimesThis is the fight for country's dignity: Bajrang Punia
Speaking to ANI at the protest site near the iconic Jantar Mantar, Punia said, We will protest as long as we don't get justice. This is the fight for the respect and dignity of our country's daughters and mothers and also for the dignity of the country. Key Points
Economic TimesArchaeologists discover Mayan scoreboard in Mexico's Yucatan
The piece displays Mayan hieroglyphic writing surrounding two players standing next to a ball. The Pok Ta Pok ball game was a traditional Mesoamerican practice. Key Points
Hindustan TimesLuxury property prices going higher but mid-sector prices to remain stable: Parag Shah
“In most of the places, the prices will stabilise. I do not think the prices will go up on every site. But it depends on the developer's credit as well as the location of the site. Luxury products, yes, the prices are going still higher but the mid-sector prices are stable and I believe that will remain stable.” Key Points
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15 die in Chamoli after getting electric shock from railing at Namami Gange site
A railing at the project site on the Alakananda River had live electricity. At least 15, including cops, died when they touched it. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesMHT CET 2023: Last date to apply today at mahacet.org, direct link here
MHT CET 2023 registration ends today, April 7, 2023. Candidates can apply for the exam through the official site of MAHACET at mahacet.org. | Competitive Exams Key Points
Hindustan TimesVolkswagen says audit finds no sign of forced labour at Xinjiang site
A Volkswagen-commissioned (VOWG_p.DE) audit of its jointly owned site in Xinjiang, China, had found no signs of forced labour, the automaker said on Tuesday, although the auditor added that the challenges of data collection in China were widely known. Key Points
ReutersUttarkashi rescue work: 2nd pipe installed to deliver food & medicines, ‘6 plans in progress’
Union minister Nitin Gadkari & Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami visit site Sunday to assess situation. Gadkari expresses hope of rescuing workers within two to two-and-a-half days. Key Points
ThePrintWhy Khattar government has decided to develop Haryana's Agroha Dham as a tourist site
Built between 1976 & 1984, Agroha Dham is a Hindu temple complex dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, Saraswati, and Maharaja Agrasen. Agarwals across India trace their origin to Agrasen. Key Points
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IPR & RCL Recruitment 2023: Apply for 22 Project site Engineer and other posts
IPR & RCL will recruit candidates for Project site Engineer and other posts. Details here. Key Points
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